Health and Support

AREA Blood drives: The American Red Cross is sponsoring blood drives in communities across Southcoast. For information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

AREA Blood drives: The American Red Cross is sponsoring blood drives in communities across Southcoast. For information, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Camp Angel Wings: Accepting registrations beginning April 1 for their two day bereavement camp which will be held July 12-13. For children and teens ages 6-15. To sign up visit www.southcoast.org/vna/camp.html. For questions contact Lindsay Cole at (508) 973-3219 or email coel@southcoast.org.

Gentle Yoga: With the aid of a chair, is offered from 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays, hosted by the Buttonwood Center. (508) 991-6170, ext. 5. $3 per class. Not only seniors but also the physically handicapped can benefit from this form of yoga. Tifereth Israel Synagogue Hall, 145 Brownell Ave., New Bedford.

Yoga On Union: Foundations in yoga Series, 5-6:15 p.m. Thursday nights through March. Sign up for all six classes for $66 or drop-in for $15. Asana class, 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays. $15 per class or use your class card. Open to all. Register by emailing yogaonunion@gmail.com. 1 Johnny Cake Hill, New Bedford

Zumba Fitness Classes: The original "Fitness Party," led by Beth Methia Mondays 8-9 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays 7-8 p.m. No registration or sign-up needed — just show up! (508) 998-1218. Classes at the Cheryl McCormack Academy of Dance, 731 Tarklin Hill Road, New Bedford.

Natural Childbirth Classes: Five sessions cover labor and delivery information, breathing and relaxation techniques, support and comfort measures for the birth partner. Taught on Sunday afternoons or evenings in Fairhaven by Lisa Elliot, Certified Childbirth Educator. For more information or to register call (508) 994-1250.

Cardio Dance-Fit: Fun, low-impact dance classes will be offered at a $4 drop-in rate on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. and Fridays from noon-1 p.m. at the Mattapoisett Social and Wellness Center, 17 Barstow St., Mattapoisett. Call Ellie for more info: (508) 758-2782.

Gleason Family YMCA: Yoga For Girls, for girls 11-15 years old, 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For information contact Gleason Family YMCA; Monthly seminars focusing on important health topics taking place the first Wednesday of the month at 11 a.m. Register at (508) 295-9622. LiveSTRONG program, 12 week small group exercise program designed for adult cancer survivors. To participate contact Susan Piacenti at (508) 996-9622, ext. 22 or spiacent@ymcasouthcoast.org; Express workouts Noon-12:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at the Gleason Family YMCA. $10 per class; members free; no pre-registration required; Turbo-Kick Aerobics class: 6 a.m. Tuesdays. Free to YMCA member, $10 for general public; Cycling classes 6 days a week. For more information or to sign up for classes call (508) 295-9622. 33 Charge Pond Road, Wareham.

Tobey Hospital Guild: Tobey Hospital invites the community to remember someone special with flowers. The Guild will place the arrangement in the Meditation Room with a note displaying the name of the person being remembered. A $30 donation is required for each arrangement. Anyone interested can contact Jocelyn at (508) 273-7283 or by emailing cranlab@comcast.net. 43 High St., Wareham.

Yogalight Studio: Has added new yoga programs and weekday classes to the fall schedule. Pilates/yoga fusion class is offered for beginner and intermediate students Tuesday evenings while yogalates class for those with prior experience is held Saturday mornings. Vinyasa is offered Tuesdays for all ages. For complete schedule of classes, email yogalightstudio@aol.com or call (508) 208-8784. 2573 Cranberry Hwy, Wareham.

Partners Village Store: Kripalu Yoga continues on Saturdays at 9 a.m. Donation based program, contribute what you can. For ages 16 and over. For more information, visit www.partnersvillagestore.com. 1 Partners Lane, Westport.

Support

Child and family services: Offering a number of groups: Eating disorder support group, 11 a.m.-noon Fridays; Parents Grieving the Loss of Children Group, second and fourth Wesnesday of the month, 1-2:30 p.m.; Art Therapy Workshop, 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. first Tuesday of the month, call (508) 984-5566, ext. 185; Trauma Group for Women, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. every Wednesday, (508) 984-5566, ext. 160; General Bereavement group, 1-2:15 p.m. first and third Wednesday of the month, (508) 984-5566, ext. 160; Clozaril Group, Tuesday mornings. 1061 Pleasant St., New Bedford.

Foster Families Needed: Free training on how to become a foster parent held Thursdays at the New Bedford Department of Children and Families Office. Pre-registration required. (508) 910-1083. 100 North Front St., New Bedford.

Grandparents raising Grandchildren, Inc.: Support group held at City Hall. 6 to 8 p.m. third Tuesday of every month. For more information contact Brenda Grace at (508) 996-0168 or at bgrace_1@yahoo.com. 133 William St. Floor 1, New Bedford.

Hospice Volunteers Needed: Become part of the New Bedford Overlook Hospice Team. Volunteers visit patients in their homes and in nursing homes around the new Bedford Area. Full training and ongoing support provided. For information call Susan Fuller (508) 434-2200. New Bedford.

Forever In Our Hearts: Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Group, 7-10 p.m. second Thursdays of the month. Call Rosemarie (774) 400-8234 or email Frevrinrhrts@aol.com. Buttonwood Park Community Center, New Bedford.

Learn To Cope: Holding weekly meetings run by experienced facilitators who have been there. Offering support, education, resources and most importantly hope for recovery. Meetings taking place every Tuesday at 7 p.m., St. Luke's Hospital, White Home, 101 Page St., New Bedford. To register call (508) 738-5148.

Book club for those coping with grief and loss: Will meet second Tuesday of the month, 1-2 p.m. Group will discuss books that touch upon grief and offer insight into how people cope with death and loss. Bourne Public Library, 19 Sandwich Road, Bourne.

Life Choice Hospice Caregiver Support Group: Second Tuesday of every month, 12:30-2 p.m. at the Bourne Public Library. To sign up call Kathy Bogigian at (508) 743-0203. Bourne Public Library, 19 Sandwich Road, Bourne.

The Children's Physical Developmental Clinic: Seeking applications for enrollment. The Clinic is open to children ages 18 months to 18 years who have physical, motor mental and/or emotional disabilities. For information contact Sheila Campbell at (508) 531-1776 or cpdc@bridgew.edu. Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater.

Alzheimers Caregivers monthly support: Will be offered by Autumn Glen at Dartmouth, an assisted living community, on the third Wednesday of every month at 6 p.m. Info: (508) 992-6284. 239 Cross Road, North Dartmouth.

Caregivers education and support group: Sponsored by Community Nurse & Hospice Care, 1-2 p.m. first Wednesdays at Fairhaven Council on Aging. Free transportation and free home care available. A Portuguese interpreter will be on site. (508) 992-6278. 229 Huttleston Ave., Fairhaven.

Southcoast Center For Healing: For more information on either program call Jennifer Marszalek at (508) 287-1948 or visit www.southcoastcenterforhealing.com. Southcoast Center For Healing, Dartmouth.

Bereavement Support Series: Offered by Steward Hospice and Palliative Care, on the first Wednesday of each month from 6-7:30 p.m. at Steward Home Care. Open to anyone who has lost a loved one. Call (508) 235-5312 or (508) 730-3458. 275 Martine St., Fall River.

Caregiver support group: Wednesdays, 2-3 p.m. If you have responsibility for caring for a friend or family member, you're invited to meet with other caregivers who understand the complexities of caring for a loved one. By sharing with others, you can learn new coping skills and self-care ideas to help manage the many demands and responsibilities of daily care-giving. Sponsored and facilitated by Steward Home Care, Hospice, Palliative and Private Care. Drop-ins welcome. Free valet parking at the hospital's main entrance. To learn more, call (508) 235-5312. Held at Saint Anne's Hospital, 795 Middle St., Fall River.

Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care: Offering support groups: Breast Cancer Support Group West and East, Colorectal Support Group, Lung Cancer Support Group Post-Treatment, Lung Cancer Support group, Support for Supporters and Under 50 Breast Cancer Support. Groups will be taking place at either South Coast Centers for Cancer Care, 206 Mill Road, Fairhaven or at Southcoast Centers for Cancer Care at 506 Prospect St., Fall River. Susan Domingue, (508) 679-3131, Ext. 2530; East groups: Linda Casey, (774) 206-4111. 363 Highland Ave., Fall River.

Welcome Family Program: Presented by People, Incorporated, the Department of Public Health and Charlton Memorial Hospital. Welcome Family will offer a one-time visit by a nurse for all mothers with newborns giving birth at Charlton Memorial Hospital. Mother will have 90 minutes with an experienced nurse. For more information contact Pamela O'Neill at (774) 627-2404 or visit www.peopleinc-fr.org.

Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Course: To be taught at St. Thomas Episcopal Parish Hall, Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 p.m. through April 11. Participants will be supported week to week in learning meditation and mindfulness practices which deal with stresses. $300 for the course. Call Lynn at (508) 824-9595 to register. Rte. 111, High St., Taunton.

Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA): Meets Tuesdays 7-8:30 p.m. in Wareham at at the Church of the Good Shepherd..No dues, fees or weigh-ins. For information contact Peggy K at (508) 631-2160 or visit www.foodaddicts.org. 74 High St. (lower rear), Wareham.

Safe Place: A self-help support group for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide, offered by the Samaritans of Fall River/New Bedford Inc., 7:30-9 p.m. first/third Wednesdays. (508) 673-3777 or (508) 673-5160. Westport.